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Practical maintenance and code tips for South Florida commercial buildings.
How Often Should a Commercial Generator Be Load Bank Tested?
NFPA 110 does not require every generator to be load bank tested every year. It depends on how much load your generator carries during its monthly exercise. Here is how to tell, and why it matters in South Florida.
Chris Pacchioli
9 hours ago4 min read
Florida Fire Alarm Inspection Requirements: NFPA 72 Annual Testing
Florida enforces NFPA 72 for fire alarm inspection, testing and maintenance through the Florida Fire Prevention Code. Here is what the annual inspection covers, what gets tested more often, and what the fire marshal wants to see.
Chris Pacchioli
9 hours ago4 min read
Signs Your Cooling Tower Needs Service
A cooling tower usually tells you it needs help long before it fails. Here are the signs we look for on South Florida towers and what each one usually means.
Chris Pacchioli
9 hours ago4 min read
Hurricane Prep for Commercial Electrical Systems in Florida
Hurricane prep for a commercial building is mostly about electricity. Here is what to check before June, what to do when a storm is coming, and how to bring power back safely afterward.
Chris Pacchioli
9 hours ago4 min read
What Drives Commercial HVAC Preventive Maintenance Cost?
There is no honest flat price for commercial HVAC maintenance. The cost depends on your equipment, your building and how hard the system works. Here are the factors that actually move the number.
Chris Pacchioli
9 hours ago4 min read
Chiller Maintenance Checklist for South Florida Buildings
A chiller in South Florida runs close to year round. Here is the maintenance checklist we actually use, from daily log readings to annual tube cleaning, and why each item matters.
Chris Pacchioli
9 hours ago4 min read
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